Tegutsemisel

Tegutsemisel is the Estonian noun-form derived from the verb tegutsema, meaning to act or operate. The term refers to the process or state of acting, functioning, or carrying out activities. The base noun tegutsemine denotes the act itself, while tegutsemisel is a related form used to express “in the act of acting” or “during operation” within a sentence. The form is common in formal, administrative, legal, and organizational language.

In usage, tegutsemisel functions to situate actions within a period, circumstance, or locus of activity. It is often employed when discussing how an organization, institution, or system operates, or when outlining procedures that apply during ongoing activities. The construction helps emphasize the situational context of actions rather than the action as an abstract concept.

Relation to related forms: tegutsemine refers to the act of acting in general, while tegutsemisel foregrounds the ongoing, contextual aspect of that activity. It is one of several derivatives that allow speakers to express timing, circumstance, or location of action without changing the core meaning of tegutsema.

Example usage: Ettevõtte tegutsemisel järgime kõiki kehtivaid nõudeid. This means “In the course of the company’s operations, we follow all applicable requirements.” Tegutsemisel is thus a practical tool for precise phrasing in discussions of processes, operations, and governance.